§ 51. Major C. S. Taylorasked the Prime Minister whether the Report of the Minister without Portfolio on the Distressed Coastal Areas has been considered by His Majesty's Government; and if he can make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterMy right hon. Friend the Minister without Portfolio has been watching the needs of the South-East Coast towns in relation to the Government's reconstruction plans. The results of this work will continue to be reflected in measures which the Government will announce from time to time, but I have no general statement to make to-day on the subject as a whole.
§ Major TaylorIn view of the desperate financial and economic plight of these areas, due to evacuation at Government request, to the moratorium and to the ban on visitors, for the safety of the rest of England, could not some special steps be taken to assist these areas to rehabilitate themselves and get going again?
§ Major TaylorYes, they have.